US Bridges

Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 115 · Structure no. 000000000004140

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,979
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,979 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,575 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Av
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 115
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72095, -71.53227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,979 (2014)
Projected traffic9,575 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 7,979 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Av over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.